Randstad have an opportunity available for an experienced HR Professional to join the team at Belfast Metropolitan College. The Talent Acquisition and Workforce Planning Specialist is responsible for delivering a high-quality, strategic, and proactive recruitment service that supports the organisation's current and future workforce needs. Benefits Opportunity to work at one of the UK's largest FE / HE colleges Band 7 - £22.82 per hour 36 hours per week as standard Canteen - Term Time only Free on site parking - Springvale Campus Access to a range of Lifestyle benefits including high street discounts and an employee assistant programme Requirements Hold a Level 6 or above qualification in a relevant discipline (HR Management or Business) plus a minimum of two years' experience working in a Human Resources Department OR Hold a relevant L5 qualification in a relevant discipline plus 3 years' experience working in a Human Resources Department Hold a relevant professional qualification - ideally CIPD level 5 or above Demonstrable experience delivering end-to-end recruitment and high-volume recruitment across diverse job families including employer branding and social media activities Experience of providing professional HR advice to managers on employee resourcing matters Strong understanding and ability to analyse strategic workforce planning and recruitment data Knowledge of values-based recruitment, workforce planning principles and equality legislation GCSE Maths and English, Grade C and above or equivalent are mandatory for this role Candidates will be subject to enhanced vetting (including an enhanced access NI check) and compliance due to the nature of this work Responsibilities Strategic Workforce Planning - Support strategic workforce planning activities by maintaining and analysing workforce data, vacancy and headcount data, establishment and budget, turnover trends, talent gaps, and future capability needs Support scenario planning and resourcing models to forecast future staffing requirements and identify proactive recruitment solutions Provide insights and recommendations on labour market trends, skills shortages and talent risks Assist senior HR colleagues with succession planning actions such as identifying business critical roles, talent pipelines, and skills gap analysis to identify development needs Support managers in developing internal talent pools and progression routes. Support Head of HR operations in organisational transformation initiatives by advising on staffing models, role redesign and resourcing implications Provide recruitment expertise during restructuring processes, including redeployment support and skills analysis. Participate in project teams to ensure talent considerations are integrated into organisational change Manage the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, ensuring timely and efficient vacancy approvals, advertising, shortlisting, interviewing, and onboarding Lead high-volume recruitment campaigns, ensuring resourcing levels are maintained to meet operational demands. Work closely with hiring managers to develop accurate, engaging, and up-to-date job descriptions, person specifications and selection methodology Ensure compliance with organisational policies, equality legislation, and safeguarding obligations throughout the recruitment process Lead the development and delivery of innovative attraction strategies to reach diverse and high-quality talent pools. Strengthen the organisation's employer brand through targeted campaigns and consistent brand messaging across recruitment platforms Manage relationships with external partners such as social media, recruitment agencies, education providers, and community networks Monitor the effectiveness of attraction channels and make data-driven recommendations for improvement Ensure a high-quality, inclusive, and consistent candidate experience from initial contact to appointment Coach hiring managers in effective interviewing techniques and unconscious bias mitigation Maintain accurate workforce and recruitment data and metrics, to ensure accurate and timely reporting on key resourcing activity Assist in development of HR Committee reports and statutory reporting Randstad Business Support acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Business Support is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone. Skills: Degree CIPD Recruitment Workforce Planning Talent Acquisition HR Benefits: Work From Home Enhanced Holidays Canteen Free Parking